The Americans are Here! (It’s About Time.)
Guided by Gary Daines
A diehard father and son team were our first guests back to the Alps in over a year. Their persistence paid off, with a quiet trip trail running around the northern half of the Tour du Mont-Blanc-- and a chance to trail race in Chamonix, France!
Cole and John, taking a break along the Italian Val Ferret. (Photo: Gary Daines.)
On the move: John and Cole ran over alpine passes, past villages, and through forests on their way to Chamonix, France. (Photo: Gary Daines.)
Melting snow fed the brooks in late June, along the Italian section of the Tour du Mont-Blanc. (Photo: Gary Daines.)
John has a dubious encounter with another of the travelers along the Tour du Mont-Blanc. (Photo: Gary Daines.)
Time to add back some calories! John samples some local cuisine– a Croute au Fromage– along the route. (Photo: Gary Daines.)
High above Italy’s Val Ferret, en route to the Bonatti Refuge, old chalets and farms dot the landscape. (Photo: Gary Daines.)
Cole ticked off an impressive race at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, finishing 28th overall. (Photo: Doug Mayer.)